Eluru, March 20, 2026: In a heartbreaking incident, the Godavari Tragedy B.Tech Students case has shocked both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, as five engineering students went missing in the Godavari River during their Ugadi holidays. The tragic incident occurred near the Bhadrachalam region in Bhadradri Kothagudem district when a group of youngsters ventured into the river for a casual outing that turned fatal.
The students, who were pursuing second-year B.Tech at SRMT College in Amaravati, had visited the scenic riverside area along with their friends, Abhiram and Srikar, natives of Bhadrachalam. What started as a joyful holiday trip ended in a devastating accident, raising concerns over safety measures at riverbanks.
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Sudden Current Sweeps Away Youth
According to reports, the group reached the Godavari River near the Kolligudem sand ramp on the outskirts of Purushottapatnam village in Etapaka mandal. While taking photos in shallow waters, the students were unexpectedly caught in a strong current. Within moments, all seven youths were swept away.
In a narrow escape, two students managed to swim back to safety, but five others went missing in the river. The Godavari Tragedy B.Tech Students incident triggered panic among locals, who immediately alerted authorities.
Rescue teams and police rushed to the spot and launched an intensive search operation with the help of expert swimmers and local fishermen. After several hours of effort, three bodies were recovered and identified as Gundla Srikar Gupta (21), Daggupati Navadeep (19), and Podishetty Abhiram (19).
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Search Continues for Remaining Two
Authorities confirmed that the recovered bodies were found near Velairu village in Kukkunoor mandal of Eluru district. Meanwhile, search operations are still ongoing to trace the remaining two missing students, identified as Abhiram, Srikar, Teja, Satish, and Navadeep.
The Godavari Tragedy B.Tech Students incident has cast a shadow over Ugadi celebrations, leaving families and friends in deep grief. Officials have urged tourists and locals to exercise caution while visiting riverbanks, especially during seasons when water currents are unpredictable.
